Si Tian Guan

Before the first rain fell in early spring, King Qi Mu Jingde's team left the city, heading west under countless bright and dark eyes.

The position that King Qi used to stand in the court was replaced by Mu Jingchen, who was granted the title of King Jing.

It was still the three princes, still humble and friendly, but it was as if King Qi had never been here before.

Many people looked at them, at the strange colleagues around them—in the inventory at the end of last year, some people disappeared so quietly, and thinking about the growing belly of the Lijing Palace, they all understood. thing.

The princes went back and forth again and again, until the dust finally settled, it was not the time for them to be busy standing in line.

There is only one person who can decide the honor and disgrace of everyone's life.

No matter how old that person is, how soft-spoken, how gentle and kind, he is always above all people.

Enormous strength, absolute power, the deadliest temptation.

"No matter who sits in that position, no one is willing to have a share of the pie, not even parents, brothers, or sons." He gently placed a hand on his swollen belly and asked softly, "Qingru, are you happy?" Have you figured it out?"

Liu Qingru's gaze also fell. Compared with a few months ago, although the little guy in her stomach tossed her a little haggard, she seemed to be much more determined.

The delicate and naive nature of those girls in the past has been stripped away layer by layer by reality since entering the palace, and it has dissipated invisible when they come here.

"I think clearly, it's not just me—even Chongming, even if he didn't expect it before, now that he has met King Qi, he should understand."

"It's common sense that prosperity must decline. If it weren't for this, the Liu family would not have come to this point."

There was a gentle smile on the corner of her mouth, and the restless little guy in her stomach kicked her again.

"This child belongs to the Liu family, but it doesn't belong to the Liu family either. If no one else talks about it, father, Chongming and the others must be tired. It might be a good thing to get away."

When you look at each other and smile, you don't need to say a lot of things clearly, you know it well.

"Where is your empress? Now that Jing Chen has become king, has your empress thought about the way forward?"

Concubine Xian pursed her lips and pinned the broken hair on her sideburns behind her ears.

She didn't have many hair accessories, and her makeup was elegant, only the bright red agates hanging by her ears made her complexion not so pale.

"The child's way, let him walk by himself. I haven't given anything, but it has been dragging him down. This time it is the way he decides for himself. I just watch it. I don't want to think about the way forward."

Liu Qingru paused for a long time, watching the agate falling quietly in the mild sunlight passing through the window paper, reflecting a bright red on her cheeks.

"Your Majesty... have you ever thought about Second Uncle?"

The agate pendant suddenly shook.

Perhaps it was too long since no one mentioned it, but Concubine Xian suddenly covered her mouth with her round fan, her eyes were smiling, but it seemed as if she was about to roll out of water immediately.

"The concubine's initial payment..."

Mr. Ming clearly only taught them "Lang riding a bamboo horse", but he didn't teach them to use bamboo horses to fight with others.

The stunned young man who hasn't grown up yet is not afraid of being scolded by his husband, he is obviously a son of a family, but he rolls with others, like a bastard on the street.

Those bad boys were beaten and ran away.

"I'll warn you again!" The broken bamboo pole fell to the ground: "If you like her, treat her well and don't bully her all the time!"

She was still holding her buns, and timidly hid behind the peach tree, glanced at the back, then looked at the ground, she didn't know where the courage came from, and asked with a flushed face: "Brother Xian, how about you...you... like me ?"

The little boy blushed and ran away without looking back.

Everyone knew what he was thinking, and everyone knew that he was a fool who had been confused, so before the imperial edict of the draft was sent to the Liang family, he had already been dispatched to Jiangnan.

The two of them, maybe no one is sorry for the other, it's just that they were born at the wrong time.

"It's a thing of the past." She fanned her fans, and the water color in her eyes gradually disappeared: "This is fate."

The sound of singing came from far outside the door, and the two put away their gossip and hurriedly went out together.

Supported by Yu Dexi, Emperor Yu was crossing the threshold, followed by a young man in a sandalwood woven gold coat on the other side.

Maybe it was the warmer weather after the beginning of spring, and maybe everything went smoothly. Emperor Yu was so angry that his old illness relapsed at the end of last year, but he held on to his breath. He should be held accountable and should be promoted, and nothing was missed.

According to the usual experience, everyone thought that after the calm, the emperor might be seriously ill, but unexpectedly, he recovered well.

Outsiders don't know too much about it, they only know that the emperor only summoned the new Sitian official every now and then, but now that he has summoned him, it is nothing.

It was different from when Qu Sitian entered the palace at the beginning, since the emperor bestowed Xuanmang woven golden clothes, except for the emperor and empress, even the imperial concubine and empress had to salute and call "Qu Sitian" when they saw him.

The only one who is stupefied is the young son of the Liu family.

This pair of enemies met on a narrow road, and Liu Shizi just had time to drag him to a corner when Bo Yan rushed there with his people and brought them both to the emperor.

It is said that Liu Shizi was held in front of the palace and rewarded with a few court sticks, and he limped out of the palace, restraining his previous arrogance.

Liu Shizi, who was still aggressive before, was held down to be honest. Since then, no one would dare to make trouble for someone who is ignorant of current affairs.

Lin Xiang directly scolded Qu Sitian and asked him to leave the imperial study room. The emperor, for the sake of the old minister, didn't care about it once or twice, but he ignored it.

But Rong Jiu'an's words of "professionals and sycophants far away" made the emperor find an outlet for his anger.If Qu Sitian hadn't gone to intercede with the emperor, he might not have let it go so easily as a three-month salary.

Although Rong Jiu'an doesn't accept favors, more and more people are discovering that this Qu Sitian has a very good temper, innocent and gentle, he doesn't fight or make trouble with anyone, doesn't collect money or flatter, and behaves well, no wonder the emperor likes it Incredibly.

Everyone has sharp eyes and clear hearts——Qu Sitian's popularity is getting more and more popular, the emperor has to ask Qu Sitian about everything, who can guarantee that he won't ask him for it in the future?

The number of impeachment papers gradually decreased day by day, until one day when the court was over, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials saw Qu Sitian who was waiting for him in front of the palace gate, and then took back from Qu Sitian the impeachment papers that had just been handed in. .

Since then, the desk in the imperial study has become much cleaner.

When these three people came in, before Liu Qingru and Concubine Xian bent over to salute, Emperor Yu raised his hand in vain: "Excuse me, you are all delicate, don't stand in the cold wind."

Yu Dexi helped him into the house, and Liu Qingru followed behind.

Concubine Xian was supported by the big palace maid, just when she straightened up, her other hand was gently held up.

"Mistress, be careful."

She looked sideways slightly, only to see that pair of bewitching eyes covered by long fan-like eyelashes, staring intently at her hands, and whispered: "Your Majesty, be careful."

After entering the room and taking their seats one by one, the young man let go of her and stood beside Emperor Yu again.

Concubine Xian sat upright with a smile on her face, clasped her hands under her sleeves, and pinched the rolled up piece of paper in her palm.

"The emperor's complexion is much better recently than before." Liu Qingru ordered tea, and asked with a smile on her eyebrows, "It seems that the younger sisters are all Xieyuhua, and they serve you well."

In the middle of last month, a new concubine entered the palace, and the rules had already been learned.

Emperor Yu scooped up a spoonful of white fungus, and said with a smile: "You seem to be blaming me for neglecting you. They say that you are spoiled and tempered when you are pregnant. I see that you have not changed, but you are jealous."

Liu Qingru pursed her lips and smiled, the small emerald jade swaying restlessly by her ears.

"How dare the concubine? Just looking at the cuteness of the younger sisters makes the concubine a few years younger."

Concubine Xian interjected with a smile: "The imperial concubine is in the prime of her youth, and she is so worried about her age, what should I do?"

Emperor Yu laughed loudly: "The little girls are all energetic, and their small voices are chattering, making me restless. It's better for you, you are good."

On the side, Yu Dexi also bowed and smiled: "Your Majesty just said that the emperor looks good, and she is right. It was Qu Sitian who proposed to the emperor. He changed the bedroom and layout, and tried a new tranquilizing incense. The emperor has been sleeping all these days." All safe."

Don't say too many unlucky things, everyone has heard that the bones were fished out from the well not far from the emperor's original palace, and I don't know which dynasty they belonged to.

The well was filled overnight.

Liu Qingru raised her eyes slightly, and said with a smile, "I didn't expect Qu Sitian to look at Fengshui."

"Back to your mother," Qu Chenzhou replied softly: "I don't know how to read Fengshui, but only divination. I only found out when I met a soldier patrolling the palace by chance. It’s just a credit.”

Emperor Yu smiled and reprimanded: "I didn't ask you anything, and you are too talkative! Is it because I didn't stand enough to serve tea here? I can see that Ru is still too soft-hearted towards you."

Qu Shenzhou fell silent.

Liu Qingru just smiled but didn't open her mouth, and Concubine Xian came to smooth things over: "Child, if you are old-fashioned, you will lose your agility."

"If he is more clever, there will be no limit," Emperor Yu said with a smile to the two, "Don't look at him being honest in front of me, but in front of others, his posture is quite good."

This tone was not the meaning of Xingshi's questioning. Concubine Xian glanced at Liu Qingru, covered her mouth with a smile, and joked: "Qu Sitian is someone close to the emperor, and he is carrying the aura given by the emperor, as it should be."

"The children are like this. I heard a while ago that Chongming and Commander Bo started fighting at the Green Grass Pavilion, which almost scared people to death. Only later did I find out that they were just discussing each other."

Emperor Yu laughed, and said to Liu Qingru: "Chongming, this boy, is getting older, and he is also good at being stupid. Why is he not as stable as your father, but he seems to have been taught by Shining."

Liu Qingru coquettishly said: "The emperor is blaming the wrong person. It's just my uncle's teaching, how can Chongming have such courage, obviously relying on the emperor's kindness to him. Last time I said a few words, I even ran to ask the emperor to come to me He backs it up."

"Look," Emperor Yu said to Concubine Xian: "This mouth can talk a lot, and those little girls who have just entered the palace can't match it. I just let Chongming run a few more times, and she blamed me up."

Concubine Xian also laughed: "The imperial concubine watched Chongming grow up, so there is no reason not to be partial."

Liu Qingru glanced at Qu Chenzhou seemingly unintentionally, and smiled lightly: "Chongming looks ostentatious, but he is straightforward. He is not as thoughtful as others. In fact, he always suffers. If I don't favor him, who else can I favor?" ?”

Emperor Yu followed her gaze and looked around, smiled, and stopped talking about this topic, only caring about the naughty child in his stomach.

Qu Shenzhou would come to Lijing Palace for divination every five days, and the hexagram "clouds cover the moon" never appeared again.

Before the claws hidden in the darkness could reach out, they had to retreat quietly.

Bringing Qu Shenzhou here today, it is natural to do divination for Liu Qingru, there are only two words on the paper - Ninghe, no danger, no danger, everyone is happy.

Concubine Xian just listened quietly from the side all the time, with a smile on her face, she was used to this, but in the end Emperor Yu suddenly found her who was silent and asked a casual question.

"How is the Queen Mother recently? I have been busy all the time, and I haven't visited the Queen Mother for some days."

Concubine Xian bowed her body, and replied with a smile: "The queen mother is in good health, and I know the emperor is busy, but I'm afraid the emperor will not take care of my body."

"That's good. You take good care of the Queen Mother, and I will visit her in a few days," Emperor Yu felt relieved, and said to Liu Qingru, "The Queen Mother likes Chongming the most, or let Chongming rest for a while and accompany the Queen Mother."

"Chongming is so squeamish. He didn't even think about going to see the queen mother. It's his fault for being playful." Liu Qingru smiled: "He's so lively, if you don't let him be busy now, he may still worry about whether he is doing it or not." Something went wrong."

Emperor Yu nodded at her and smiled: "You can say it."

Concubine Xian glanced at it like a superficial glance, and smiled slightly: "The queen mother really lacks a caring companion to talk with. She asked me a while ago, saying that there was a rare child living in the palace, and she was named Sitian official. I haven't seen you in such a long time."

Emperor Yu's face suddenly darkened, and the room was instantly silent.

After a long time, he said "Let's go" and left first.

Liu Qingru and Concubine Xian sent him out of the palace gate, watched him walk away, and parted ways.

Concubine Xian's fingers clutching the note seemed to have sweated a little, and was blown dry by the cool March wind.

A peach branch leaning beside the rock stretched out, full of flower buds, which looked very gratifying.

She reached out and nodded, and leaned against the railing, while the two maids beside her stepped on the rocks to climb the peach branch.

The note was slightly soaked with sweat, but the handwriting was clearly visible. There were only six words - Recommend me to the Queen Mother.

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